I present to you Chapter 25!

"That's exactly the way I feel about Danielle and Gabrielle. Savings accounts. So I know that my children are well cared for and provided; Stella, we are going to be at base soon and you need to think about what you are going to say to Frank and the others. Right, rehearse it with me before we go in." Zoe requested, stopping the car's engine right outside of Saint Hearts and it's empty playground.

"Okay. Frank, I know that this might be somewhat of a shock but I want you to calm down and let me explain everything to you. I am so sorry that I left you there at the park but I had to do something really important. A couple of months ago, three and a half months ago, you became a father to two beautiful, special and unique twins and I am so sorry that I didn't tell you the truth about them because I was so scared of you leaving me. My aunt, Florence, filled my head with these negative thoughts about you and me so I entrusted her but that is by far the biggest mistake of my entire life. I wished that I had told you the truth now. If you want to be mad, you be mad at me and don't punish the children for my stupid mistakes; They already love you so much. Their names are William and Penelope, born 28th August just 6 pounds each. My father locked me in our basement to hide my pregnancy from the world because he was so ashamed of me and told me that Will and Penny had died but I knew the truth that I would be able to feel that feeling in your bones and your heart if they were dead. Zoe and I confronted my aunt about it and got the children back and we can start again. I am so sorry, Frank. Please forgive me."

Zoe texted the others on her phone telling them to meet us in base and I practically jumped out of the car to see William and Penelope and just hold them.I love you. That means I would defend you with my life even if the odds were insurmountable. It means I will comfort you in the difficult and painful times. It means I will dance and rejoice with you when times are good. It means I will never betray you, never give up on you. That's what I promise them. That I won't be perfect but be their mummy and that I would try my very hardest to be the best parent that I can be; There is no way of being a perfect parents but a thousand ways to be a good parent. Pressing my finger on the finger scanner, I suddenly felt a whoosh of fear.

I tried to surpress the feeling of hurt, surprise and upset because I didn't want to get in the way of me telling Frank the truth about Penelope and William. My nerves were frayed to the quick. In the building anxiety I constructed elaborate rationalizations for why everything would turn out alright, but still the nagging voice in the back of my mind spoke of nothing. My frazzled nerves jumped all together, and in different directions. Shooting down to the base, I was surronded in a tight, confined space with Keri, Libi, Aneisha, Tom, Dan and Frank all looking really confused, sheepish and baffled. Not that they were heavy, I said that they were heavy and asked Frank to hold one of them and he didn't even complain and proceeded on carrying one of them and held William in his arms. Knowing my baby, William probably already recognized Frank by his voice and he kept putting his hands on his nose.

Frank laughed. "I don't think that your mummy or daddy would like you doing that to me. Where have you been, Stella? One minute you have left the park without even an explanation and the next, you have come to base with two young babies. Don't tell me that you have kidnapped them from their parents. They are incredibly cute. Who is this? What's his name?"

Seeing that I was having problems talking and even breathing, Zoe stepped in ad replied. "His name is William and he is your son." As soon as Zoe mentioned the word son, Frank completely froze on the spot but he soon snapped out of that and laughed.

"I get it. This is some sort of sick joke. Well, girls, it's not funny. So please stop it. What's the name of their parents? I'll call them and tell them to pick up their children." snapped Frank unhinged, passing William to Keri who was a little taken back.

Zoe kept calm and promised him. "I promise you that this is no joke, Frank. You are their real father. Stella was pregnant when I left like me and she trusted her abusive aunt, Florence to protect her throughout her pregnancy but she betrayed her. Her father and Aunt Florence locked her away in her basement and made sure that she couldn't come out. That was so tough on Stella and she actually started to believe that she deserved that. They made her think that she was dirty and ashamed because of them and they kept her there giving people a false story. On the 28th August, she gave birth and was told that her babies had died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome which is quite sick in my opinion but Stella didn't believe that they were dead and fought to find out the truth. The only reason that she took Danielle and Gabrielle was because she wanted to fill that void where her children should be. She named her children William and Penelope after her mother and your grandfather because they were great influences in your lives. She didn't mean any harm by it and I have forgiven her for it. The main thing is that they have a chance to meet their biological father."

"I'm their biological father? Oh my God, I must be still dreaming about this. Obviously, I need to go back to bed." said Frank, still in denial about this whole father thing and to be honest...

Can you blame him?

William started crying because he was incredibly hungry and Frank looked like he was going to drop him but Frank held him close to his chest and William piped down. "You're not joking, are you? Is this my son? I love the name by the way. William London. Penelope London."

I kissed the top of Penny's head and I was finally able to speak. "I'm so sorry, Frank; If you need to be mad or angry, then you be angry at me but please don't punish Will and Penny over what I have done and the stupid mistakes that I have made. I love you and them more than you could ever know and I wish there was a perfect way to explain this to you but there isn't."

Frank moved closer towards me and I couldn't help feeling of shame, disgust and disappointment in herself but he doesn't even feel that way about me and pulled me into a kiss and I was pleased, cheerful and happy to kiss him back.

The Start of My Brand New Life.